24 Unique Wedding Cakes for the Non-Traditional Couple

Your wedding cake is more than just a pretty center piece. It’s is an
excellent way to incorporate a bit of your personality and to make a statement
about your style. While most people go for the traditional tiered cake with
perfectly symmetrical circles, others opt for more unique shapes, colors and
embellishments. There’s no right or wrong – it’s all about what you prefer as a
couple.

Here’s a look at 24 gorgeous and unique wedding cakes. There’s a wide
range of styles covered here so there’s bound to be something for everyone.

1- Pressed Flowers

Pressed
organic edible flowers make this white cake a work of art. You can add your
pressed flowers to the cake a day before the wedding (unlike fresh ones which
have to be placed on the day). The end result looks like a painting that’s
almost too pretty to eat.

2- Pink Textured Cake

This
beautiful single tier cake is both minimalist and dramatic at the same time. It
features a topping of fresh flowers and a gorgeously textured aesthetic. Who
says only smooth cakes look good?

3- Asymmetrical Cake

The beauty
of this cake lies in its asymmetrical, leaning look and unique coloring. The
balance in sizes and shapes works perfectly, creating a delightful overall style
that’s truly unique.

4- Fresh Blooms

We’re used
to sugared blooms, but fresh flowers on cakes is a major trend and looks
amazing! What’s more, fresh flowers tend to be much more affordable than sugar
flowers. The piped pink pearls and smooth buttercream combined with the
purplish blooms, transform a basic three-tier cake into a vision of delight.

5- The Leaning Tower Cake

For a
little bit of comedic whimsy, why not try a leaning tower cake? This minimalist
white creation features 6 tiers learning to one side, with the funny topper
finishing it off. Perfect for an attention getting, laugh-inducing center
piece.

6- All That Glitters

For the
most drama, you can’t do better than gold. From top to toe, the single tier
with gold coloring and flowers is a nod to the current trend of metallic looking
cakes, spray painted with edible luster spray. You don’t need a large cake when
it looks as good as this one does.

7- Chalkboard Fantasy

This rustic
looking chalkboard cake with the words of the eternal song, All you need is
love, Love is all you need, is a cake worthy of the name. The matte finish
and the blending of white and black makes for a truly unique look.

8- A Naked Cake

Naked
cakes, with their minimalist no-frills aesthetic, are all the rage right now.
They tie in perfectly with rustic weddings and they’re also affordable. The
brown tones of this sponge cake together with the white of the cream, create
the perfect neutral tones for a woodsy wedding.

9- Black and Bold

Black
wedding dresses, black décor, black cake… black is showing itself in the
wedding industry and it’s not just for gothic themes. This cake features fresh
flowers and greenery, which balances out the black tones of the cake. Overall,
a very dramatic cake that’s sure to draw all eyes.

10- Blue Dots of Delight

This simple
two-tier cake is transformed by the inclusions of the glossy blue sugar disks, which
give it texture and color. The same disks are used to top off the cake,
creating a simple yet unique look.

11- Simply White

Sometimes
keeping it simple is the best way to look unique. This all-white cake features
white sugared blooms, white icing and a simple textural design for a clean,
contemporary cake.

12- Tell Your Story

Another
simple yet eye-catching cake, this one features stencilled scenes painted onto
the cake. The black and white color palette keeps it neutral and the pictures
add that unique touch to elevate its look.

13- Candy Cake

This
chocolate covered delight features a three-tier cake completely covered in
chocolate balls. It makes for a very unusual looking cake, and while it’s not
for everyone, you have to admit it does catch the eye.

14- Mix It Up

Who says
all the tiers have to look the same? Mix up the textures and colors to create
unique contrasts for a standout confection. This cake features fresh blooms to
give it color and top it off, while the uneven tiers with berries and vines add
to the fresh yet different look. The gold, rough-textured lower tier really
sets the whole thing off.

15- Beach Wedding Cake

For a beach
themed wedding, add some starfish and blue waves, and you’re good to go. The
studded blue pearls embellishing the middle tier and the swirling designs of
the other two tiers, add texture to the entire cake, complementing the wave and
water theme.

16- Folded Tiers

A twist on
the traditional white tiered cake, what makes this cake stand out is the subtle
textures and the folded diagonals bordered by sugar pearls. The overall look is
one of simplicity yet sophistication. Perfect for rustic, garden and festive
weddings.

17- Haphazard Tiers

This
unusual cake is simply stunning with dripping vines, fresh flowers and
asymmetrical tiers haphazardly placed on each other. The effect is undeniably
chic and eye catching.

18- Orange Cascade

This basic
three tier white cake is elevated by the inclusion of a cascade of orange sugar
blooms. Simple but beautifully done.

19- Berry in Focus

This
wedding cake is packed with color and flavor, with each tier beautifully
highlighted by the berries – blueberries, figs, strawberries and raspberries
all add to the texture and hue to make
this one showstopping cake.

20- Pink Shards

21- Birds of a Feather

This
romantic cake features a green birdcage complete with feathers and a bird made of
sugar. It’s an unusual choice for a wedding cake and that’s exactly what makes
it stand out.

22- Ombre Touches

Ombre means
tones of color that shade into each other, graduating from dark to light. This
blue cake is a perfect example, with ruffles and fondant frills that add the
perfect wave-like texture.

23- Spell It Out

Sometimes
you just have to spell it out. With the words Just Married spelled out
in large, block letters, this cake doesn’t take itself too seriously. Its
three-tier cream colored sophisticated tiers combined with the whimsical, large
block fondant letters makes for a simple, heartfelt style.

24- The Hatter’s Hat

This
interesting cake of many colorful tiers conjures images of the Mad Hatter in
Alice in Wonderland. It’s the perfect cake to add a touch of whimsy to your
décor. Each tier is different in color, texture and shape – but it still works
together for a cohesive look.